Commentary
Voter Suppression Is Civic Aggression
When I'm disillusioned by the rhetoric surrounding this year's election, I focus on a quote from Father Theodore Hesburgh: "Voting is a civic sacrament."
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Catholics and Gun Control
Tension surrounds the issue of gun control. Taking a look at what the Bible says and understanding Jesus' message of nonviolence can provide guidance.
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Great Podcasts: Dolly Parton’s America
"You've paid a lot of money to come here tonight, " Dolly Parton once said to an adoring London crowd, "and I want you to know that I appreciate it because I do need the money. You'd be amazed at ...
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St. Teresa of Calcutta: A Mystic for Our Times
A visionary, Mother Teresa comforted the sick as they wrestled with death. No person was beyond her capacity for love and compassion.
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Catholics and Politics
If we want candidates of integrity, shouldn’t we be persons of integrity, too?
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Hear Them Roar: In Awe of Strong Women
We should encourage youth, especially girls, to focus on true role models. Let’s embolden them to retweet human-rights trailblazer Malala Yousafzai (1.6m followers) over reality television’s Kim Kardashian (64.8 million followers).
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The Election’s Over—Now What?
On November 3, we all have an obligation to vote to determine the direction in which our great nation is moving. We’ve heard the speeches and read the attacks on each candidate.